New Cumnock News

First Minister John Swinney was responding to concerns raised by MSP Sharon Dowey.

First Minister weighs in on New Cumnock waste debate

Survivor Mr Andrew McDickens is pictured laying a wreath

Survivor Mr Andrew McDickens is pictured laying a wreath

New Cumnock remembers: 74 years on from Knockshinnoch disaster

Site investigation work has started.

Site investigation work has started.

Work moves ahead on wind farm which could power 110,000 homes

Restoration work is being carried out at the Garleffan and Grievehill former opencast mining site, with lorries travelling through New Cumnock.

Restoration work is being carried out at the Garleffan and Grievehill former opencast mining site, with lorries travelling through New Cumnock.

Lorries to be restricted from parking in New Cumnock amid fertiliser concerns

Callum McCracken carried out the terrifying robbery at Premier Stores in New Cumnock while armed with a knife.

Callum McCracken carried out the terrifying robbery at Premier Stores in New Cumnock while armed with a knife.

New Cumnock robbery victim 'left feeling like a criminal' after shop attack

MSP Sharon Dowey has been made aware of the concerns.

MSP Sharon Dowey has been made aware of the concerns.

Village action group set up in New Cumnock to tackle waste dumping issue

The reduced timetable will remain in place.

The reduced timetable will remain in place.

Jobs and careers

Reduced Auchinleck train service to remain in place until at least end of September

The FitFest event returned with a bang to New Cumnock.

The FitFest event returned with a bang to New Cumnock.

PICTURES: New Cumnock FitFest entertains crowds at fun-filled event

Drop-in sessions will take place next week.

Drop-in sessions will take place next week.

Drop-ins to take place for wind farm 'repowering' project

The 46th Ayrshire New Cumnock Scout Group has requested the grant.

The 46th Ayrshire New Cumnock Scout Group has requested the grant.

New Cumnock scout group to receive funding for BBQ shelter

The farmhouse is now for sale.

The farmhouse is now for sale.

PICTURES: Inside farm house for sale in New Cumnnock

The event will return this weekend.

The event will return this weekend.

New Cumnock gearing up for FitFest return this weekend

Billy Kay is one of the Ayrshire nominees in this year's Scots Language Awards.

Billy Kay is one of the Ayrshire nominees in this year's Scots Language Awards.

Here's all the Ayrshire nominees up for a prize at 2024 Scots Language Awards

Lynette has experienced a range of different cultures.

Lynette has experienced a range of different cultures.

From Bermuda to Castle: New Cumnock therapist on working with A-list stars

The road will be closed in September.

The road will be closed in September.

Road from New Cumnock to Dalmellington to close for three weeks

The show will take place in New Cumnock next month.

The show will take place in New Cumnock next month.

Popular punk band to perform show in New Cumnock next month

Plans for 19 turbines had previously been approved.

Plans for 19 turbines had previously been approved.

Plans unveiled to extend wind farm near New Cumnock as drop-ins to take place

Robin Winstanley, Sustainability and Environment Director at OnPath.

Robin Winstanley, Sustainability and Environment Director at OnPath.

Wind farm extension near New Cumnock to provide '80,000 homes with electricity'

Dave Mason will be the special guest for the occasion.

Dave Mason will be the special guest for the occasion.

New Cumnock music group plan special event to celebrate anniversary

There's lots happening in the area.

There's lots happening in the area.

Events happening in Cumnock and the surrounding areas

Reduced services are in place.

Reduced services are in place.

Auchinleck to Glasgow trains to be affected until at least the end of the month

Chronicle readers sent in their wonderful pictures,

Chronicle readers sent in their wonderful pictures,

PICTURES: Chronicle readers send in their snaps of the Northern Lights

The event will return this month

The event will return this month

New Cumnock triathlon sold out ahead of event this month

Restoration work is being carried out at the Garleffan and Grievehill former opencast mining site.

Restoration work is being carried out at the Garleffan and Grievehill former opencast mining site.

Work being done to restrict lorries carrying fertiliser in New Cumnock

The animal was hurt on the outskirts of New Cumnock.

The animal was hurt on the outskirts of New Cumnock.

Police investigate dead sheep found near New Cumnock

The event will return in September.

The event will return in September.

Line-up announced for return of New Cumnock FitFest event

A section of the problem area in New Cumnock.

A section of the problem area in New Cumnock.

New Cumnock residents concerned about 'human excrement' being dumped

Plans have been approved.

Plans have been approved.

Plans for 'UK's largest wind turbines' near New Cumnock granted approval

The café is up for sale.

The café is up for sale.

Popular New Cumnock Greek café has been listed for sale

Scottish Water says a fix is underway.

Scottish Water says a fix is underway.

Repair underway for water issue affecting KA18 postcode area

The drop-in will take place at New Cumnock Town Hall.

The drop-in will take place at New Cumnock Town Hall.

New Cumnock housing survey drop-in takes place tomorrow

There's still time to get involved.

There's still time to get involved.

East Ayrshire Council

Still time to join East Ayrshire summer reading challenge

Government funding of £60,000 to devise a plan for turning around the area's population decline was confirmed at Cumnock Town Hall.

Government funding of £60,000 to devise a plan for turning around the area's population decline was confirmed at Cumnock Town Hall.

Government funding boost in bid to turn around Cumnock area's population decline

The event will return in September.`

The event will return in September.`

Popular New Cumnock event organisers on the lookout for volunteers

Callum McCracken admitted attempting to rob Premier Stores in Castle, New Cumnock

Callum McCracken admitted attempting to rob Premier Stores in Castle, New Cumnock

'There's no money, on you go': Knife thug admits trying to rob New Cumnock shop

The event is organised through the New Cumnock Development Trust's Young Deciders Fund.

The event is organised through the New Cumnock Development Trust's Young Deciders Fund.

New Cumnock family fun walk rescheduled for start of next week

The road will be closed for one day.

The road will be closed for one day.

New Cumnock road to be closed next week for Scottish Water work

The survey will take place next month.

The survey will take place next month.

Housing survey to take place in New Cumnock to gauge community demands

Sir Tom Hunter says he sees a spark in New Cumnock after years of population decline.

Sir Tom Hunter says he sees a spark in New Cumnock after years of population decline.

Sir Tom Hunter: I see the green shoots of a positive future for the place I grew up

Sir Tom Hunter has never forgotten his roots growing up in New Cumnock.

Sir Tom Hunter has never forgotten his roots growing up in New Cumnock.

Sir Tom Hunter says he sees a bright future for New Cumnock after years of decline

The number of people living in Cumnock and the Doon Valley has fallen by 20,000 since the heyday of coal mining in the area.

The number of people living in Cumnock and the Doon Valley has fallen by 20,000 since the heyday of coal mining in the area.

Population stats lay bare the stark challenge facing Cumnock in the years to come

The venues are taking on bookings now.

The venues are taking on bookings now.

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RAD Hotel Group sets Christmas menu and pricing for Ayrshire venues

The old shop will be transformed.

The old shop will be transformed.

Plans passed to transform vacant New Cumnock shop building

Glenafton secured their Premier Division status with one game to go last season - and boss Ryan Caddis says he's expecting another year of hard graft as the Loch Park men aim to compete against better-resourced rivals.

Glenafton secured their Premier Division status with one game to go last season - and boss Ryan Caddis says he's expecting another year of hard graft as the Loch Park men aim to compete against better-resourced rivals.

Glenafton Athletic

Glens boss says he's still on the lookout for new additions to his squad

The event will return this weekend.

The event will return this weekend.

Eco-friendly rally series to return to old mine near New Cumnock this weekend

FitFest is returning to New Cumnock later this year.

FitFest is returning to New Cumnock later this year.

New Cumnock FitFest organisers gearing up for surprise additions this year

Plans would see improvements to the Afton reservoir.

Plans would see improvements to the Afton reservoir.

Plans afoot for improvements to New Cumnock's Afton reservoir

Representatives of the New Cumnock Development Trust pictured with Scotland Office minister John Lamont outside the Trotters building.

Representatives of the New Cumnock Development Trust pictured with Scotland Office minister John Lamont outside the Trotters building.

New Cumnock Trotters transformation to be completed 'this time next year'

The house has recently been added to the market.

The house has recently been added to the market.

Four-bedroom detached New Cumnock bungalow added to the market

The New Cumnock Development Trust is running a 'Wee Kids Club' this summer

The New Cumnock Development Trust is running a 'Wee Kids Club' this summer

Details revealed of 'Wee Kids Club' taking place in New Cumnock this summer

The road will be closed this weekend.

The road will be closed this weekend.

Jobs and careers

Road from New Cumnock to Dalmellington to close with 35-mile diversion in place

The pool will re-open next week.

The pool will re-open next week.

Opening date revealed for popular New Cumnock swimming pool

A closure will be in place on the A76.

A closure will be in place on the A76.

Major roadworks with 70-mile diversion near New Cumnock delayed

A before and after snapshot of the path on the Miners Walk in New Cumnock that has been restored

A before and after snapshot of the path on the Miners Walk in New Cumnock that has been restored

Walk this way: The New Cumnock group making inroads into improving local paths